How far is Gold Coast from Newcastle?

It's about 569 km (353 miles) from Gold Coast to Newcastle.

Bus Gold Coast to Newcastle from $81 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gold Coast to Newcastle on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	13h	10:20pm	NEWCASTLE	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:20pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	13h	5:20am	NEWCASTLE	No tags
Bus	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	20h	5:20am	NEWCASTLE	No tags

Next departures for Gold Coast to Newcastle on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	13h	10:20pm	NEWCASTLE	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	13h	10:20pm	NEWCASTLE	No tags
Bus	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	13h	10:20pm	NEWCASTLE	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	13h	5:20am	NEWCASTLE	No tags
Bus	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	20h	5:20am	NEWCASTLE	No tags

Next departures for Gold Coast to Newcastle on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	13h	10:20pm	NEWCASTLE	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	13h	10:20pm	NEWCASTLE	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	13h	5:20am	NEWCASTLE	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	13h	5:20am	NEWCASTLE	No tags
Bus	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	20h	5:20am	NEWCASTLE	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:16 PM AEST.

Get from Gold Coast to Newcastle

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours, and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

13hAverage Duration

571 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,362 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2362 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $85

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gold Coast to Newcastle by bus

How far is Gold Coast from Newcastle?
It's about 569 km (353 miles) from Gold Coast to Newcastle.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-23

$195

11-24

$244

Today

$166

11-26

$244

11-27

$127

11-28

$156

11-29

No data

11-30

No data

The cheapest trip from Gold Coast to Newcastle was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $127

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gold Coast to Newcastle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $127 to $293 for a bus ticket from Gold Coast to Newcastle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $127 which is on 2025-11-27.